High cholesterol levels may make it harder to get pregnant Couples may have a harder time becoming pregnant if both the man and woman have high cholesterol levels, a new study suggests
A drink a day may protect heart more than abstaining Health experts recommend drinking alcohol in moderation over drinking in excess, and now new research has found that drinking responsibly may be better for your heart than not drinking at all, Medical Daily reported.
Clot-grabbing devices offer better outcomes for stroke patients Going into the blocked artery of someone who is having a stroke to remove the clot is more likely to produce a good recovery than treatment with just clot-busting drugs, according to a study of 500 patients in the Netherlands.
Woman dies after metal detector causes pacemaker to malfunction In a tragic accident, the electromagnetic waves from an airport metal detector caused a woman’s pacemaker to malfunction and kill her, Central European News (CEN) reported.
30 ways to save your heart We've collected a whole slew of simple, effective strategies for safeguarding your heart health. You don't have to adopt all of these lifesavers, but give each one a try to see if you can stick with it for the long haul.
2 hours of standing at work may boost your health You've probably heard that sitting all day is bad for you, but just how long do you need to spend standing up at your desk, or ambling on a treadmill at the office, to see health benefits? A new study from Australia suggests that replacing 2 hours of sitting a day with standing may improve people's blood sugar and cholesterol levels; and that walking instead of sitting may have additional benefits for people's waistlines
Stressed out wives may make men’s blood pressure rise When older men have stressed-out wives, their own blood pressure may go up, a U.S. study suggests.
Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure, study says Daily consumption of beetroot juice for four weeks significantly lowered blood pressure in hypertensive patients compared with a placebo juice, according to a report in the February issue of Hypertension.
Transfer Delays Common for Heart Attack Patients New research suggests hospitals are taking too long to move heart attack patients who need treatment elsewhere. And it says that delay might increase their chances of dying
7 heart-healthy superfoods February is American Heart Month, which reminds us that heart disease is still the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.
